We’ve all said it and many of us have done it, but what exactly does the
term “hooking up” mean these days? Who’s making out, taking sensual
journeys, and downright screwing around? We set out to try to find a
consensus. Here’s what the various sides had to say.
the ladies thought…

“

Hooking up is weird because it can
mean so many different things. It
could mean anything from kissing on
the dance floor to the sketchiest thing
imaginable.
-2nd Year

“

”

I’m a single woman and don’t feel
the need to do it. It makes me
uncomfortable. I think it’s risky,
and I just can’t emotionally detach
myself from the fact that someone
is invading a situation reserved for a
relationship.
-4th year

“

”

It’s fun. If there’s no pressure, it feels
right, and you’re safe about it, who
the hell cares?
-3rd Year

“

”

I just wouldn’t be able to do more
than kissing without feeling
disgusting and cheap afterwards so I
save my pride, control my desires, and
keep my pants on, simple as that.
-4th year

”

the guys thought…

“

When I’m sober, I have standards
and morals, but when I start
drinking and grinding with some
hot girl, I can’t help wondering what
she’d be like and sometimes I act on
that instinct.
-1st year

“

”

All in all there needs to be some
kind of chemistry before I’ll get
involved.
-4th year

“

photo by Caitlin McKinney

”

by Kristen Baily,
senior sexuality correspondent

I don’t think I could sleep with
someone who I just met at a party or
a bar. It just wouldn’t feel right. But
if I knew the person outside of the
situation, then I don’t think I would
have a problem with it.
-4th year

“

”

Some people just need a hook up
every once in a while to stay sane. It’s
like the nicotine patch but sex style.
-3rd year

”

Overall, there are various viewpoints,
limitations, as well as codes of conduct
for the favorite pasttime of the hook
up- more than we could begin to cover.
Our advice: take it all in stride, go with
the flow, and follow your own yellow
brick road. If it feels right to you, do it,
but remember to be safe.

kickboxing your ass

goodbye

by Katie Judge

You’ve only got a few short months until the warm rays of summer expect you to bare it all.
Luckily for you, VMag is here to help. The AFC is now offering fitness courses in Fusion Kickboxing: an extreme
blend of yoga, strength training, and kickboxing. This non-stop, action-packed class infuses muscle toning of sunsalutation yoga and cardio-blasting kickboxing to develop a totally unique workout. According to instructor Marta
Jakob, “the infusion of yoga into kickboxing gives the participant a better understanding of their core strength that
is essential to getting the full benefit of any workout.” So this summer, you will have just the confidence, balance,
and kick-ass strength you need to strut your stuff (properly!) on the beach.
Classes are held every week until finals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 P.M. in AFC Room 4, and
you’ll need a Walk-In Pass (available from any gym on grounds.) What are you waiting for? It won’t give you a tan,
but at least it’s not too late to kick a few inches off your bod!